In the spring of 2016, an information packet went out to all 5,900 tobacco retailers. The purpose was to provide information to tobacco retailers on the state youth access law (RCW 26.28.080); the penalties for sales to minors; and resources available to support compliance. Read the cover letter.

Have a retailer education success story to share? Blog about it on The Athena Forum!

Synar Stakeholder Information

The Synar Amendment requires states to enact and enforce laws prohibiting the sale or distribution of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 18. Each state is required to completed unannounced compliance checks of tobacco retailers and report the violation rate annually to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).